Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s some doctors would wire patients’ jaws shut to help them lose weight. Sounds barbaric, right? Well, there’s a new version of that weight-loss method. U.K. researchers have developed a device called DentalSlim Diet Control, that uses magnets attached to the back teeth to restrict the person’s jaw from opening more than 2 millimeters, allowing for only a liquid diet. Volunteers who’ve tried the new gadget say they’ve lost 14 pounds in two weeks. (I’d have to invent purred pizza.)
Wisconsin’s Weyauwega Star Dairy set a new world record this week for the world’s longest piece of string cheese. Over 1,700 residents came out to hold the cheese. It was nearly three-quarters of a mile long. That’s how exciting things are in Wisconsin, “Hey, you guys wanna go down and hold the cheese today?” (NBC)
Yahoo says a startup company from Barcelona, Spain is using 3D printing technology to manufacture vegetarian steaks. “Novameat” recreates the muscle fibers of animal meat by placing 100% plant-based ingredients into 3D printers. The company hopes their product will reach the mass market next year. A printer that can print meat. “Honey, I didn’t make dinner, the printer is broken!”
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